Kombucha gives me a nice rush of extra energy.

 

I know it sounds weird, but I drink a glass of water. I think thirst makes me a bit groggy, and so does the coffee I typically reach for to "cure" it.

 

Macha tea. The pure ground green tea leaves that you make a latte out of. It's a great energy booster and full of antioxidants.

 

Um, I stay away from processed sugar and white flours, I eat small, frequent meals, and I try to keep a good balance of complex carbs and healthy proteins. Usually, excepting a lack of sleep, I am most exhausted by a lack of exercise and low blood sugar!

Immediately? I'd try vitamin C and some good veggies fresh from the garden with maybe some peanut butter or a handful of nuts, or some kind of quick protein. Then if the sun is out, I'd go for a walk--sometimes being away from all the things that aren't getting done helps a ton, too!

 

I second the water..... also there is a product by genesis called 4 energy that's really good. Don't take it if you're vegetarian, though.

 

I've never tried this, but I've heard a spoonful of raw honey dusted with cocoa powder is a great pick-me-up.

Sliced apples always help me.

 

Try jumping up and down a few times. It stimulates blood flow and "wakes you up". Sounds funny, but works! Or chew on a piece of ginger.

 

Thanks everyone!

-Caitrin

 

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Originally Posted by courtenay_e Um, I stay away from processed sugar and white flours, I eat small, frequent meals, and I try to keep a good balance of complex carbs and healthy proteins. Usually, excepting a lack of sleep, I am most exhausted by a lack of exercise and low blood sugar! Immediately? I'd try vitamin C and some good veggies fresh from the garden with maybe some peanut butter or a handful of nuts, or some kind of quick protein. Then if the sun is out, I'd go for a walk--sometimes being away from all the things that aren't getting done helps a ton, too!

That's really good advice...

-Caitrin

 

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Originally Posted by MoonStarFalling Kombucha gives me a nice rush of extra energy.

Where can I get Kombucha locally? (Oregon)

I'll look it up if need be. Just curious though.

-Caitrin

 

-Water
-Tablespoon of honey
-Electrolytes. (many ways to get this - you can get them in capsules at the HFS, and also something called Recharge)
-Multimineral supplement
-Protein

And if you need a quick rush you can always have something with high carbs, like a smoothie. I try to balance it with protein powder to keep myself from crashing.

As a side note - if you are a new mom and just feeling completely wiped out - I mean exhaustion down to your bones, you may want to think about getting your thyroid levels checked. Thyroiditis is very common in the first year postpartum.

 

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Originally Posted by Celticqueen Where can I get Kombucha locally? (Oregon) I'll look it up if need be. Just curious though. -Caitrin

There are 2 HFS where I live that sell Kombucha in the cold/bottled drinks section. Whole Foods is one of them. The brand is GT's and it comes in many different flavors. I tried Grape yesterday and it was good. I also like the one with guava juice in it. Its got natural B vitamins and good bacteria. It gives me a boost too. I was going to suggest kombucha but saw someone already did.

ETA: you can make your own kombucha but you've got to get a SCOBY from someone. Check the TF forum for SCOBYs - they can be mailed.

 

B vitamins always help me. I take a packet of Emergen-C every once in awhile as an energy booster, it has lots of Vit C and B vites.

Also I want recommend small protein snacks throughout the day, that really seems to help me alot.

 

a nice crissp apple, sliced up does wonders for me.

 

Try getting more iron. I was having the same issues when DS was about the smae age & I found that we had used up my iron stores & I needed to replenish them. There is a wonderful product called Floridix that has done wonders for me!!!